Thomas Daschle: “If we can get a vote, we can certainly accommodate the Senator from Virginia. All we are looking for is a vote. It does…”

“If we can get a vote, we can certainly accommodate the Senator from Virginia. All we are looking for is a vote. It does not have to be on this particular amendment. If he wants to offer a second-degree amendment, we are certainly willing to look at ways with which to accommodate the majority in that regard. But a vote is important. It is relevant, of course. It ought to be offered. As to the Kerry matter, I do not know if the distinguished chairman heard--he was standing here--Senator Frist noted to me as he was standing here that he did not want to accord Senator Kerry the opportunity to vote today, knowing, of course, Senator Kerry was here today. We can work through these issues if we can demonstrate a little more patience and a little more good will, and we can get the job done.”